Mike Davis Reflects on Running the U.S.G.A.

Mike Davis Reflects on Running the U.S.G.A.

The head of the United States Golf Association is among the most powerful figures in golf. Mike Davis’s retirement as the organization’s chief executive a week after this year’s United States Open — his 32nd — provides a moment to look back for the game of golf.Davis, who played college …

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A Delightful Glimpse Into Golf’s Secret World of Bitter Feuds

A Delightful Glimpse Into Golf’s Secret World of Bitter Feuds

Given that golf news not involving Tiger Woods remains essentially a niche concern, it came as a surprise to see the extent to which Koepka’s interview penetrated mainstream culture. National media reported on the incident with delight, and the clip was viewed millions of times online. Memes cropped up like …

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Jon Rahm Returns to the PGA Tour, Ready for the U.S. Open

Jon Rahm Returns to the PGA Tour, Ready for the U.S. Open

SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm was thunderstruck by the positive coronavirus test result that forced his June 5 withdrawal from the Memorial Tournament, a competition Rahm led by an almost insurmountable six strokes with only one round remaining. But afterward, he recognized the emotions that his exit, which included a …

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